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# Diocese of Lansing schools See Enrollment Growth, Embrace new Motto
The Diocese of lansing welcomed back over 600 teachers and administrators, and more than 8,400 students, to its 36 schools this fall.Enrollment across the diocese has increased year-over-year for the past four years [[1]]. superintendent of Schools Tom Maloney highlighted this positive trend, expressing gratitude with “Praise God!”
Did You know?
The Diocese of Lansing’s commitment to Catholic education has resulted in sustained growth, bucking the trend of declining enrollment in some other areas.
Maloney also looks forward to next month’s canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-25). He presented both young men as examples of youthful holiness in the modern world.
Pro Tip:
Learning about the lives of saints can be a powerful way to inspire students and reinforce values.
Furthermore,Maloney proposed that Diocese of Lansing schools adopt Blessed pier Giorgio Frassati’s motto,”Verso l’alto” - meaning “to the heights” – as the motto for the upcoming academic year.
| Year | Enrollment |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 8,200 |
| 2022-2023 | 8,350 |
| 2023-2024 | 8,400+ |
What impact will the new motto have on the students and staff? How will the Diocese of Lansing continue to build on its enrollment success?
